I have bought lithium-ion batteries to replace my old Ni-Cd 19.2 Craftsman batteries. I have a single port charger that came in a set. I use these tools hard when I use them but they may set for weeks between uses. The old Ni-CD batteries worked but I know leaving them in the charger was not the best thing to do. They still lasted 3 years so I am not complaining.
I have seen the warnings to NOT leave Lithium-Ion batteries in the charger as they can over heat. Maybe they will hold charge between my uses and then there is not any issues. I am just not sure.
I am looking at a multi-port charger that says you can leave the batteries in it as it has a built in "sleep" feature. It sounds exactly like what I am wanting to do. Keep the batteries in the charger so they are fully charged when I need them.
What do you fellows think????
Craftsman C3 19.2-Volt 4-Port Multi Chemistry Charger 17311
Whether you?re working with NiCd or have taken the step to lithium ion, Craftsman C3 19.2 volt 4 port multi chemistry charger delivers a full charge in an hour or less for each individual battery in succession. And to make it more useful, it features a programmed sleep mode that ensures fully charged batteries can be stored in the charger without potential over-load damage. Designed for serious maintenance, after five days in sleep mode, the charger wakes and checks the status of each battery on it, topping up any drain-off, so every battery you reach for is always good to go.
Work benches are made for working, not storage, so this multi chemistry battery charger features an integrated wall mounting system that get it, and four of your spare batteries up and out of the way. And since it features a quick release mechanism, when you need to head to the jobsite, it?s ready in seconds. A solid charger that?ll top up both 19.2 volt NiCd and lithium ion batteries, add this essential to your kit, and get the power you need to get the job done right.
?Craftsman C3 19.2 volt 4 port multi chemistry charger includes: 4 battery charger and quick release wall mount
?Works on both formulations of C3 19.2 volt batteries
?Charger doubles as battery storage
?Protects against over-charging with sleep mode
?Sleep mode wakes after 5 days of storage to ensure a gull charge
?Status button instantly check charge status
?Backed by a 1 year limited warranty
I have seen the warnings to NOT leave Lithium-Ion batteries in the charger as they can over heat. Maybe they will hold charge between my uses and then there is not any issues. I am just not sure.
I am looking at a multi-port charger that says you can leave the batteries in it as it has a built in "sleep" feature. It sounds exactly like what I am wanting to do. Keep the batteries in the charger so they are fully charged when I need them.
What do you fellows think????
Craftsman C3 19.2-Volt 4-Port Multi Chemistry Charger 17311
Whether you?re working with NiCd or have taken the step to lithium ion, Craftsman C3 19.2 volt 4 port multi chemistry charger delivers a full charge in an hour or less for each individual battery in succession. And to make it more useful, it features a programmed sleep mode that ensures fully charged batteries can be stored in the charger without potential over-load damage. Designed for serious maintenance, after five days in sleep mode, the charger wakes and checks the status of each battery on it, topping up any drain-off, so every battery you reach for is always good to go.
Work benches are made for working, not storage, so this multi chemistry battery charger features an integrated wall mounting system that get it, and four of your spare batteries up and out of the way. And since it features a quick release mechanism, when you need to head to the jobsite, it?s ready in seconds. A solid charger that?ll top up both 19.2 volt NiCd and lithium ion batteries, add this essential to your kit, and get the power you need to get the job done right.
?Craftsman C3 19.2 volt 4 port multi chemistry charger includes: 4 battery charger and quick release wall mount
?Works on both formulations of C3 19.2 volt batteries
?Charger doubles as battery storage
?Protects against over-charging with sleep mode
?Sleep mode wakes after 5 days of storage to ensure a gull charge
?Status button instantly check charge status
?Backed by a 1 year limited warranty